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Topic: How often do you do labs? (Read 3162 times)

I guess to me it seems the doc wants labs/checkup every 3 months. I was wondering if, as time goes by, four months or even every six months might be just as good (if one is/has been doing well on meds, that is)?

AT first I wanted labs done every month and waiting for three months to pass, to see how I was doing (those figures), was a long wait.Now, been over a year, it seems every three months might be too often, unless an issue comes up. Would be nice too, to cut down on the frequency of those co-pays.

Actually, if one got labs and all was stable, I dont see the reason to even see the doc in that case, after the labs. Its like , doc:"how ya doin? me: fine, great. doc: labs are great too. me: glad of that. Doc: pay on the way out (I want to spend the holidays in Fiji).Well, the Fiji part I made up... But you get my point..?

I am still once every three months for tests. There are times I feel, when I would like them done a little more often, but the doctor at this time, doesn't think that is neccessary.I think with the medication that I am on, a three month blood test is probably required, especially for liver function, and I doubt it will ever go beyond that.

Har... I've pretty much had them every month or at least every 2 months for 13 years. In fact it's been a rarity that I ever have a month where I don't go to the doctor. It all depends on too many factors per person.

I think I'm finally at a point where I'll be going less, but it's taken a long, long time to get here.

Thanks all for the replys. I might suggest a four month-er when I go in next monday. Just to see what they say. If I call in, a few days after they take the labs, I can get the results from the nurse (she's nice). I could pull a fast one and cancel the doc appt, but they'd catch on to that trick pretty fast (probably). Guess I should just be quiet. If I was getting bad labs back, I'd want more frequent visits. I never thought this routeen would become old hat so fast. Is that good? Yes, thats good!